Digital Photography/Quality of a photo

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Expert: Bill Edwards - 1/27/2009


Question
I need to know if I want to print just 10*15 CM picture, taking a photo in 2 mega pixel  lead to a sharpen picture or select the maximum like 8 mega pixel in the camera. What picture of these 2 photos is sharper and more quality?
Thanks a lot

Answer
Hi Mohammad,

As a general rule I use the highest quality and mega-pixel output that my camera allows even though the print size you are making is small.  If you have concerns that the file size will be too big for your available storage space or may slow the process down then you'll have to experiment with your particular equipment to see what the quality trade off is.  Otherwise - stick with 8mp.

Good Luck!

Bill E

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Expertise

Professional Digital Still Photography and Film Questions on Lighting, Nikon PRO Equipment, Portraits, and Limited Commercial Still Photography.

Experience

30 years as a professional photographer / business owner

Organizations
Professional Photographers of America Guild of Professional Photographers of Delaware Valley - Past President and Chairman of the Board

Publications
Have taught photography at all levels Including Lectures at Professional Photographers of America's National Convention; International Professional Photography Guild's National Convention; State and Local Associations

Education/Credentials
Numerous classes and seminars - no degree.

Awards and Honors
International Photography Hall of Fame Exhibit Winning Entry Image Published in Fuji Film's Showcase Publication Best of Show Portrait of a Child - GPPDV Best of Show Portrait of a Group - GPPDV Voted best in Bucks / Montgomery County several times

Past/Present Clients
Clients are mostly individual Families local to Bucks and Montgomery Counties in Pennsylvania with several regional clients from Connecticut to Florida. Our studio has raised over $150,000 for local schools and other charities.

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